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SoWashCo Community Education
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SoWashCo Community Education is proud to serve our community by providing lifelong learning for all. Whether you're ready to learn a new skill, prepare your child for early learning or want to share your knowledge with the community, we're here for you. We serve all or parts of the communities of Afton, Cottage Grove, Newport, St. Paul Park, Woodbury, as well as, Denmark and Grey Cloud Island Townships. We are committed to collaboration, continuous improvement, equity, integrity and relationships.
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Learn about the latest Featured Classes and Activities from Community Education.
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Learn about upcoming Youth Enrichment and Athletic opportunities in Community Education.
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Learn about upcoming Adult activities and classes in Community Education.
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Learn about the latest job opportunities in Community Education.
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Join us for fun, hassle-free day trips and overnight tours.
Trips and tours include luxury motor coach transportation. Buses depart and return to the District Program Center located at 8400 E. Point Douglas Rd. S in Cottage Grove.
Learn about the latest job opportunities in Community Education.
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SoWashCo Community Education is proud to announce that five more Kids Club programs at Cottage Grove, Grey Cloud, Newport, Nuevas Fronteras Spanish Immersion and Pine Hill elementary schools have earned I-SAC Accreditation. This statewide recognition highlights each program’s commitment to delivering high-quality care, promoting safety, and maintaining a high level of professionalism in serving school-age children.
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SoWashCo Community Education has something for everyone this summer—arts and crafts, STEM, theater, music, athletics, recreation and skill development camps for kids of all ages.
Early registration makes a big difference! It helps ensure camps run as scheduled, giving your child the opportunity for a summer filled with learning and fun!
Explore all our youth summer camps at commed.sowashco.org/catalogs or sign up at today at sowashco.ce.eleyo.com.
Learn about the latest Featured Classes and Activities from Community Education.
Learn about upcoming Youth Enrichment and Athletic opportunities in Community Education.
Learn about upcoming Adult activities and classes in Community Education.
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The class is available for ESL students, intermediate level and above. Class will meet Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the District Program Center in Cottage Grove
To register visit commed.sowashco.org/greatrivers, call 651-425-6634, text 612-212-6077 or email abenaven@sowashco.org
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Yesterday, Great Rivers Adult Education Consortium celebrated students who earned their GED or completed their high school diploma. Congratulations to the 30 students who graduated from the program this year!
Community Education Calendar
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Oltman Middle School
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Oltman Middle School
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various schools
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East Ridge High School
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East Ridge High School
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East Ridge High School
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Woodbury High School
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Cottage Grove Middle School
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East Ridge High School
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Woodbury High School
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Woodbury High School
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Park High School
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Program Center
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Cottage Grove Middle School
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Cottage Grove Elementary
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Webinar Online
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Lake Middle School
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Cottage Grove Middle School
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Lake Middle School
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Conquer Ninja Gym
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Woodbury High School
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Woodbury High School
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Cottage Grove Middle School
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East Ridge High School